Beth has been a Licensed Massage Therapist (Lic. 6345) since 1998. Her current practice, ART Massage PDX is part of Equinox Acupuncture & Massage, on SE Belmont St. in Portland. With her strong knowledge of Anatomy & Kinesiology, Beth believes if people are willing to develop an awareness of how their body works, they will be better able to contribute to their healing process.

Beth is inspired by modalities that have roots in osteopathy. She also has years of experience in sports massage, deep tissue, ONSEN, Myofascial Release, PNF, pregnancy, & Swedish/ Relaxation massage.

Beth Paxson, LMT

Beth is a licensed massage therapist with a focus in Western structure/function and Eastern movement arts. A committed athlete, Beth has studied Iyengar yoga with Julie Gudmestad since the late 1990s, learning how to integrate yoga into her athletic training program.

Beth was first introduced to Julie in 1997 when she began experiencing pain in her feet. As an athlete, Beth had always incorporated stretching into her training regimen, but had never practiced yoga. After Julie helped Beth successfully overcome her injury, Beth wanted to become more involved in the practice of yoga. She began taking classes with Julie, subsequently joining Julie's teaching program as a way to take her yoga practice to a deeper level.

A former Olympic Nordic skier with a passion for movement, athletics and the outdoors, Beth enjoys coaching and teaching technical skills in her sport whenever the opportunity arises. Currently an avid runner, cyclist and skier, Beth blends her athletic/artistic background and knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology and bodywork with her yoga teaching, helping her students to develop and integrate keen body awareness into their daily lives and activities.